Out of Options and Exhausted?

How Aging Parents and Siblings Can Find Support for Their Loved One Today

You’re exhausted—caring for your disabled loved one while your body reminds you that you’re not 40 anymore.

 The Medicaid waiver waitlist drags on, your to-do list never ends, and the disability care system you thought would help…doesn’t. 

You’re running on fumes, but you can’t stop—because no one else will step in. 

What happens when you can’t do it anymore? 

Your parents can’t care for your sibling anymore. Now what? 

Most families don't know—there's someone who can help figure this out. 

It's not a secret, but it feels like one. Here’s how: 

 💡 3 Ways to Get Support—Without Waiting on the Waiver:

1. Build Natural Supports and Use Community Resources:

You shouldn’t have to carry the load alone. There are resources and people who can support you:
✔️ Invite family and friends to be part of your loved one’s support team
✔️ Caregiver relief programs from your local Area Development District
✔️ Join caregiver support groups to connect with others who understand your journey

Creating a strong support network can ease your burden—and help is closer than you think.

2. Explore Waiver Service Options (Even If You’ve Been Denied Before):

If the primary caregiver is experiencing a physical or mental health decline, your family may qualify for waiver services—even if you were denied before or are on a waitlist. 

Waiver programs may help you:
✔️ Get respite care to prevent burnout
✔️ Access in-home care services - no group home required 
✔️ Help your loved one choose who helps them and live their best life 

Don’t assume you’re ineligible— help may be available when your situation shifts.

 
3. Explore Private Pay Services Without Breaking the Bank:

Private pay doesn’t have to mean out of reach. Affordable options exist, such as:
✔️ Disability day centers, some offering private pay rates as low as $12 per hour
✔️ Bartering services with local caregivers or community members
✔️ Live-in caregiver arrangements, offering room and board in exchange for support
✔️ Grants, such as the Hart Supported Living Grant, which helps fund in-home supports

There are creative ways to find help without draining your savings.

 
❤️ You Deserve Help Today—Not ‘Someday’

You’ve carried this weight for so long. It’s time to discover the options that can help you and your loved one today.

Feeling Stuck? Need Support? 

Visit sharrisonconsulting.com to explore real solutions and resources available TODAY!